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1. thepoliticswatcher.com › pages › articlesUnderstanding Popular Vote: What It Is and Why It Matters

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   Apr 20, 2023 · In conclusion, the popular vote is an important aspect of democracy. It represents the will of the people and gives every citizen a voice in the outcome of elections. While the Electoral College has been a part of US politics for over 200 years, the growing criticisms of the system suggest that it may be time for a change.

2. apnews.com › article › electoral-college-popularElectoral College vs. popular vote in the United States

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   Sep 14, 2020 · In 2016, for instance, Democrat Hillary Clinton received nearly 2.9 million more votes than Trump in the presidential election, after racking up more lopsided wins in big states like New York and California. But she lost the presidency due to Trump’s winning margin in the Electoral College, which came after he pulled out narrow victories in ...

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4. www.wric.com › news › politicsWhat to know to vote in Virginia's 2024 congressional ...

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   May 6, 2024 · Updated: May 7, 2024 / 07:02 AM EDT. RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Virginians can now vote in the U.S. congressional primaries, contests that will set matchups in key competitive races for November as ...

5. www.nationalpopularvote.com › state › vaVirginia | National Popular Vote

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   The poll was conducted by Public Policy Polling and the results were as follows: By political party, 61% of Virginia voters, including 73% of Democrats, 57% of Independents, and 50% of Republicans favor a national popular vote for President. By part of state, 60% of those residing in urban areas, 61% of those in suburban areas, and 61% of ...

6. archive3.fairvote.org › reforms › national-popularWhat is the National Popular Vote Plan?: Facts & FAQ's

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   The National Popular Vote plan (NPV) is a state-level statute in the form of an interstate compact. As of December 2010, state legislators have introduced NPV in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The purpose of NPV is to guarantee election of the presidential candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states and the ...

7. edition.cnn.com › 2023/11/04 › politicsAnalysis: Virginia elections offer the most important test ...

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   Nov 4, 2023 · That 2-point edge is a far cry from 2019, when Democrats easily won the popular vote for both the Virginia House and Senate. Still, it’s better than Democrats’ 2021 performance in the state ...

8. www.wtvr.com › news › virginia-politicsHouse passes bill giving state’s electoral votes to popular ...

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   Feb 12, 2020 · RICHMOND, Va. -- The House of Delegates passed a bill this week that would allocate the commonwealth’s electoral college votes to the candidate who received the national popular vote. The bill ...